Jonathan Marchessault won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023 before signing a five-year, $27.5 million deal with Nashville ahead of last season. His output fell off slightly, and according to Kypreos, “If they have a chance to move one of their expensive, long-term contracts…Marchessault would be the most likely.”
The veteran right-winger still put up 56 points on 21 goals and 35 assists while missing just seven games.
Kypreos noted that Ottawa, Toronto, and Edmonton are all potential suitors, with each looking to add to their top six. Given the Maple Leafs’ aforementioned need for offense and willingness to part with defensemen to get it, one has to wonder if Toronto has enough to offer Nashville in a potential trade.
Edmonton would be the most intriguing as a player of Marchessault’s stature and skill would almost certainly make the Oilers favorites to once again represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals.
It remains to be seen if Nashville pulls the proverbial trigger on a deal but the 34-year-old has a championship resume and can still contribute meaningful hockey to whichever team he plays for next season.